MUSIC MOCK EXAMIMATION MARCH/APRIL 2018 MARKING SCHEME SECTION A: BASIC SKILLS- (40 MARKS) 1a) Technical names of notes i) Mediant ii) Dominant iii) Supertonic iv) Submediant 4x1=4marks b) Description of intervals i) Minor 3 rd ii) Perfect 8 th iii) Perfect 4 th iv) Minor 2 nd 4x1=4marks c) Description of triads i) Dominant triad - D major - 2 nd inversion ii) Subdominant triad - F major - Root position 2x1 = 2marks Writing required triads Page 1 of 5
iii) iv) 2x2=4marks d) Rewriting the melody and grouping notes Correct grouping of bar 1 to 3 (3x1=3marks) e) C Harmonic minor scale ascending with key signature on the bass clef. 2x1=2marks f) Numbers of keys that would produce the music in progressive order 17 12 9 12 10 9 7 5 8 X ½ =4 marks g) Translation d:m f s:- d :- -:- t.,l: f. :m d:-l- 12 x ½ =6marks h) Transposition Page 2 of 5
12x ½ =6marks The key signature must be correct (i) I) F major II) Bar 1-8 A 9-16 B Repeat 1-8 A Ternary form III) F-F (d-d (1 marks) IV) Slur the notes to be joined smoothly. (1mark) 2. i) To Solo as the chorus respond ii) To coordinate movements iii) To control movement iv) To motivate the performers v) To train performers vi) To start and end the performance vii) To compose the song viii) To communicate to the audience ix) To express mood and feelings Any 5x2=10marks 3a) Identify five characteristics of learners with musical hearing loss. (5marks) i) They keep on demanding you repeat what you have said ii) They turn towards to the source of the musical sound iii) They have difficulty in singing iv) Difficulty repeating a phrase(musical) v) More aware of movement than sound/tv visual express vi) They flown or wear strained expression vii) Inadequate response viii) Cup their hears ix) Inattentive x) Very moody and emotional b) Identify five ways you would held learners with hearing loss in your music class (5marks) Page 3 of 5
i. Use sign language for communication ii. The learners to be sitted as close as possible to the teacher iii. Ensure learners are paying attention before they are given instructions iv. Classroom should be arranged in a horse shoe shape v. Use visual clues e.g. pictures, objects to explain a musical concept vi. Background noise should be kept low vii. Be patience/provide individual difference viii. Communicate the condition to the parent/guardian ix. Recommend the learner for educational resources centre(earc) x. Plan for remedial lesson SECTION C: GENERAL MUSIC KNOWLEDGE (40MKS) 4a) 5 components of songs and dances that enhance preservation of culture - Costumes - Authentic rhythms - Traditional musical instrument - The text - Group performance (10 marks) b) Significance of visual art items in a traditional African music and dance performance (10 marks) Masks- They disguise the performers due to their roles in the performance. Costumes They decorate the performers, they add the aesthetic value while some costumes add percussive accompaniment to the performance. They also elaborate body movements. Musical instruments- They embellish the performance through accompaniment, they play the melody, preludes, interludes and postludes. They pitch the performance. Make ups- They decorate the performers and depict the occasion Head gear- Depicts the role of the character in the performance ( plus any other relevant point) 5a) 5 ways in which music can be used in learning of other subjects. (5marks) i. The sacred text in music can be used in learning Religious Education ii. Counting of beats and barlines can enhance learning Mathematics. iii. Text in music enhances fluency in English and other languages. iv. Clapping of rhythms enhances counting skills. Page 4 of 5
b) 5 factors that influence sound production in a lyre. (8marks) i. Length of the strings ii. Size of the strings (thickness) iii. Size of the resonator iv. Size of the hole on the resonator v. Method of playing c) Seven ways in which Christianity has influenced African indigenous music (7marks) i. Use of Western musical instruments ii. Pitching of music iii. Use of harmony in music iv. Time is controlled v. Number of performers is controlled vi. Audience does not participate vii. Performance is done on stage 6a) Music contributes towards achievement of national goals of education in that (16marks) i. Promotes unit through group performance ii. Contributes towards the economy of the country through performance as a tourist attraction and employment for music teachers and trainers iii. Preservation of cultural heritage that is embedded in the folk music iv. Promotes exchange interaction and socialization of ideas, locally and internationally in music performance activities. v. Music is used to advertise hence educates the public about available commercial products. vi. Promotes patriotism through music with carefully selected texts that focus on the positive side of the government and the country. vii. viii. Music is used to publicize the common philosophy of the government Promotes international consciousness through performance of songs from all parts of the world b) Differences between a singing game and a cultural dance (4marks) i. Singing games are meant for play among the children while cultural dances are serious programs in specific occasions. ii. Specific musical instruments are used in different cultural dances while instruments are largely improvised in singing games. iii. Cultural dances use well rehearsed movements but singing games are performed at the spur of the moment. iv. Singing games involve children whereas cultural dances involve youth and adult members of the society. Page 5 of 5